US Bridges

US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib.

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NE of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300180

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib. in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221 / SR 56
CrossesPendleton Creek Trib.
Location4.7 MI NE of Soperton
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4177, -82.5299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 / SR 56 over Pendleton Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.